Open Rank-Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
About The Position
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is seeking an academic Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physician to join its pediatric rehabilitation program. Appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The role provides primarily outpatient pediatric rehabilitation medicine services, including clinics at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Network of Care sites. Duties may also include inpatient rehabilitation consultations and inpatient rehabilitation unit coverage based on departmental and clinical needs. The position contributes to the program through clinical care, education, quality improvement, scholarly activity, and support for the growth and innovation of outpatient pediatric rehabilitation services. The position is onsite, with primary clinical practice at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora and regular clinical coverage expected at a Network of Care site. Faculty work in a collaborative academic environment with interdisciplinary rehabilitation partners and educational programs.
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited institution.
- Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.
- For appointment as Associate Professor, at least five years of experience in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for medically and psychosocially complex pediatric patients.
- Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams and build collaborative relationships across specialties.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- For Assistant Professor applicants, three years of experience in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation medicine care in general rehabilitation and multidisciplinary specialty clinics at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Network of Care sites.
- Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with rehabilitation needs, develop treatment plans, and provide longitudinal management in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Participate in inpatient rehabilitation consultations and inpatient rehabilitation unit coverage as needed.
- Educate and mentor Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellows, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents, medical students, and physical therapy students.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, scholarly activity, and mentorship of residents and fellows.
- Help advance and innovate outpatient pediatric rehabilitation medicine services across Children’s Hospital Colorado and its Network of Care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options
- Dental insurance with multiple plan options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the 401(a) retirement plan
- Paid time off accrual
- 22 vacation days per year
- 15 sick days per year
- 11 holidays per year
- Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses
- Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass
- Additional CU Advantage perks and programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
